Ranks

United States Armed Forces Ranks

Major

Description

The Major is a Field Grade officer, one who is proven at all levels and can now be trusted with responsibilities that span the whole Regiment. The Major can serve as the Battalion Commander, Regimental Staff Officer, or even Regimental Executive Officer. All eyes are on the Major, for he assists the leadership of the Division in all areas.

Prerequisites

1) Demonstrated excellence as a Commissioned Officer in all areas
2) Personally promoted by the Commanding Officer of the Division

430

Promotion Points

O4

MAJ

Captain

Description

To be promoted to Captain is to be the standard of excellence as a Company Commander and an Officer. The Captain enjoys universal respect from his Soldiers and fellow Officers and has made the Division a better place because his Company has been made ever stronger.

Prerequisites

1) Demonstrated excellence as a Company Commander

2) Trusted member of Command Staff

3) Approval of the Commanding Officer of the Divisionand Staff

350

Promotion Points

O3

CPT

First Lieutenant

Description

The First Lieutenant has proven him/herself as a competent Platoon Leader and a trusted part of Command Staff. He has earned the confidence of his Soldiers and continues to improve his Platoon, Company and the Division as a whole.

Prerequisites

1) Demonstrated excellence as a Platoon Leader

2) Three (3) months to Six (6) months TIG at 2LT

3) Approval of the Commanding Officer of the Regiment

280

Promotion Points

O2

1LT

Second Lieutenant

Description

As the PV2 is the junior Soldiers and the CPL is the junior NCO, the Second Lieutenant is a junior Commissioned Officer, learning what it means to no longer wear stripes. Second Lieutenants are freshly minted Platoon Leader, and do well to take heed the advice of their Platoon Sergeant & First Sergeants. They also have a seat at the table of Command Staff, but also do well to listen more than speak.

Prerequisites

1) Demonstrated excellence as a Soldier, NCO or Senior NCO

2) Selection for OCS or Field Commission Board and successful passing of same

3) Approval of the Commanding Officer of the Regiment

220

Promotion Points

O1

2LT

Chief Warrant Officer 5

Description

Master-level technical and tactical experts that support brigade, division, corps, echelons above corps, and major command operations. They provide leader development, mentorship, advice, and counsel to WOs and branch officers. CW5s have special WO leadership and representation responsibilities within their respective commands.

Prerequisites

1) Immeasurable

0

Promotion Points

W5

CW5

Chief Warrant Officer 4

Description

Senior-level experts in their chosen field. They primarily support battalion, brigade, division, corps, and echelons above corps operations. CW4s typically have special mentorship responsibilities for other WOs and provide essential advice to commanders on WO issues.

Prerequisites

1) Demonstrated Excellence as a Flight Executive Officer

2) Contributes in Flight and DMOS activities

3) Contributes in the Forums

4) No significant lapse in activity levels

5) Approved by Battalion Commanderd Staff

0

Promotion Points

W4

CW4

Chief Warrant Officer 3

Description

Advanced-level experts who perform the primary duties that of a technical and tactical leader. They provide direction, guidance, resources, assistance, and supervision necessary for subordinates to perform their duties. CW3s primarily support operations levels from team or detachment through brigade.

Prerequisites

1) Five (5) Months TIG as CW2

2) Selected as Flight XO or Flight Leader

3) Contributes in Flight and DMOS activities

4) Contributes in the Forums

5) No significant lapse in activity levels

6) Approved by Detachment Commander

0

Promotion Points

W3

CW3

Chief Warrant Officer 2

Description

Chief Warrant Officers become commissioned officers by warrant as determined by the President of the United States. Chief Warrant Officers are intermediate level technical and tactical experts who perform increased duties and responsibilities at the detachment through battalion levels.

Prerequisites

1) Six (6) Months TIG as WO1

2) Contributes in Flight and DMOS activities

3) Contributes in the Forums

4) No significant lapse in activity levels

0

Promotion Points

W2

CW2

Warrant Officer 1

Description

Appointed by warrant from the Secretary of the Army, Warrant Officer's are technically and tactically focused officers who perform the primary duties of technical leader, trainer, operator, manager, maintainer, sustainer, and adviser.

Prerequisites

1) Graduate Aviation School

2) No significant lapse in activity levels

0

Promotion Points

W1

WO1

Warrant Officer Candidate

Description

Aviation Center of Excellence (Aviation School) is the U.S. Army's main training academy for prospective Warrant Officers. The school is generally open to qualified enlisted personnel. Candidates who successfully complete the rigorous training curriculum receive formal commissions as U.S. Army Warrant Officers.

Prerequisites

1) Completion of RASP

2) Achieved rank of PFC or waived

3) Selected for Aviation School

0

Promotion Points

E5

WOC

Command Sergeant Major

Description

The Command Sergeant Major is the commanding senior NCO of any command element.

Prerequisites

1) Special appointment by the Commanding Officer of the Brigade

310

Promotion Points

E9

CSM

Sergeant Major

Description

The Sergeant Major is the principal Senior NCO of the Battalion.

Prerequisities

1) Special appointment by the Commanding Officer of the Brigade

300

Promotion Points

E9

SGM

First Sergeant

Description

When you are talking about the First Sergeant you are talking about the lifeblood of the Army. There can be no substitute of this position nor any question of its importance.

Master Sergeant

Description

The Master Sergeant is the principal NCO at the battalion level, and often higher. Not charged with all the leadership responsibilities of a First Sergeant, but expected to dispatch leadership and other duties with the same degree of professionalism nonetheless.

Prerequisites

1) Ten (10) months TIS overal

2) Demonstrated success at all levels of NCO leadership

3) Is an example to be followed in all areas

4) Ability to assist the Command Staff where necessary

5) Recommendation from the Officers of Command Staff

250

Promotion Points

E8

MSG

Sergeant First Class

Description

The Sergeant First Class is the Platoon level NCO. He has proven himself not only an excellent Squad Leader in the past, but also an effective Platoon Sergeant. He has become a force to be reckoned with inside the Company and a trusted advisor and counselor to all junior NCOs and Rangers. Sergeants First Class are the very definition of 'Senior NCO'.

Prerequisites

1) Four (4) months TIG as a SSG

2) Demonstrated success as a Platoon Sergeant

3) Shows leadership in all areas

4) Ability to assist the First Sergeant where necessary

5) Recommendation from Command Staff

210

Promotion Points

E7

SFC

Staff Sergeant

Description

The Staff Sergeant is a proficient and reliable Squad Leader. His leadership is cruicial to the health of the Division. Not only does the Staff Sergeant excel in Squad leadership, he also shows the ablility to assist the Platoon Sergeant or even serve as one if called upon.

Prerequisites

1) Four (4) months TIG as a SGT

2) Demonstrated success a Squad Leader

3) Shows leadership in all areas and selected or has attended a Advanced Leadership course

4) Ability to assist the Platoon Sergeant when necessary

5) Recommendation Promotion Board and Command Staff

165

Promotion Points

E6

SSG

Sergeant

Description

The rank of Sergeant is the entree to a hallowed fraternity. Sergeants run the Army, of that there can be no doubt. A Sergeant is a proven leader and can lead a Chalk or even a Squad if necessary, as well as serve as NCOIC of a DMOS. The Sergeant is where the axe meets the stone.

Prerequisites

1) Three (3) months TIG as a SPC or 2 months as CPL

2) Completion of Warrior Leadership Course

3) Important part of Squad and DMOS activites

4) Ability to write Squad Reports

5) Ability to conduct Squad training as directed by the Squad Leader

6) Selected as a Squad Leader

7) Recommendation from Squad Leader and Promotion Board

125

Promotion Points

E5

SGT

Corporal

Description

Corporal is not just a rank. It is the doorway to the NCO Corps. Corporals have established themselves as having leadership potential and worthy of consideration as a future Squad Leader.

Prerequisites

1) Two (2) months TIG as a PFC or 1 month as SPC.

2) Graduated from Warrior Leadership Course or selected to attend.

3) Clear and decisive speech and writing abilities.

4) Participates in Squad and DMOS activities at a level of excellence

5) Ability to conduct Squad training as directed by the Squad Leader

6) Selected as a Squad Leader or Fireteam Leader

7) Recommendation from Squad Leader and Promotion Board

65

Promotion Points

E4

CPL

Specialist

Description

A Specialist is the most senior Enlisted Rank in the United States Armed Forces. Specialists possess basic management duties and may command soldiers of lower rank, although most leadership duties at this pay grade are the responsibility of Corporals.

Prerequisites

1) Two (2) months TIG as PFC

2) Demonstrated proficiency in game

3) Actively partakes in Squad and/or DMOS operations

4) Positively participates in the forums

5) Able to assist the Squad Leader or Squd 2IC when needed

60

Promotion Points

E4

SPC

Private First Class

Description

Still new in the Unit, but not Green.

Prerequisites

1) Graduate with honors OR: Two month Time In Grade (TIG) as PV2 and assignment to a squad

2) Personal File Completed

3) Contributes in Squad and/or DMOS activities

4) Contributes in the Forums

5) No significant lapse in activity levels

25

Promotion Points

E3

PFC

Private Second Class

Description

The rank given to those who complete RASP (Ranger Assessment and Selection Program).

Prerequisites

Graduate from RASP (Ranger Assessment and Selection Program).

0

Promotion Points

E2

PV2

Private

Description

Enlistees are given this rank upon their Induction into Service. To be inducted, an enlistee must pass the enlistment process which includes several written questionnaires, a voice interview on TS, and evidence of having the required software. Once inducted, the PVT is slated for a Training Squad and scheduled for Ranger Assessment and Selection Program.

Prerequisites

Enlist within the ranks of the 3rd Ranger Battalion.

0

Promotion Points

E1

PVT

United States Air Force Ranks

Staff Sergeant

Description

Staff Sergeant (SSgt) is E-5 in the U.S. Air Force. It ranks above senior airman and below technical sergeant. It is the Air Force's first non-commissioned officer rank, as well as the first Air Force rank to which promotion is attained on a competitive basis. Sergeants, also known in Air Force jargon as "buck sergeant"', no longer exist, having been eliminated in the 1990s after sharing the same pay grade with that of the rank of senior airman (E-4). Staff sergeants are expected to be technically proficient and function as first-line supervisors within a 'work center'. After being selected for promotion, senior airmen must attend Airman Leadership School, which teaches them basic leadership skills and how to write performance reports to become staff sergeant. The term of address is "Staff Sergeant" or "Sergeant"

Prerequisites

125

Promotion Points

E5

SSgt

Senior Airman

Description

Senior Airman(SrA) is the fourth enlisted rank in the United States Air Force, just above Airman First Class and below Staff Sergeant. It has a pay grade of E-4. Between its approval on 30 December 1975 (with implementation 1 June 1976) and 19 March 1991, Senior Airmen wore sleeve chevrons with blue center stars instead of silver to distinguish them from the non-commissioned officer rank of "Sergeant", also a pay grade of E-4. The latter was abolished in 1991 and the blue center star was changed to white to conform to all enlisted rank chevrons.

Prerequisites

65

Promotion Points

E4

SrA

Airman First Class

Description

Airman First Class (A1C) is the third enlisted rank (E-3) in the United States Air Force, just above Airman and below Senior Airman. The rank of Airman First Class is considered a junior enlisted rank, with the non-commissioned officers and senior non-commissioned officers above it.

Prerequisites

25

Promotion Points

E3

A1C

Airman

Description

In the U.S. Air Force, airman is a general term which can refer to any member of the United States Air Force, regardless of rank, and also a specific enlisted rank. The rank of airman (abbreviated "Amn") is the second enlisted rank from the bottom, just above the rank of Airman Basic, and just below that of Airman First Class. Since the Air Force was established in 1947, all of the various ranks of "airman" have always included women, and in this context, the word "man" means "human being". Former U.S. Air Force ranks included Airman Second Class and Airman Third Class. The current E-2 paygrade rank of Airman was called Airman Third Class from 1952 to 1967.